Bibliometric analysis of diabetic retinopathy correlated with diabetic foot
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.rmrp.2025.222621Keywords:
Diabetic retinopathy, Diabetic foot, Diabetes mellitus, Bibliometric analysisAbstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to carry out a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to identify the scientific production that correlates diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetes mellitus-related foot disease (DMFD), commonly known as the "diabetic foot". Methods: This is a bibliometric study that explores in detail journals, articles, books or other distributions in a given area to provide an overview of the performance and intellectual structure of a field of study. A search was carried out of scientific productions indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, using the following terms in combination: "diabetic foot" AND "diabetic retinopathy", in the title, keywords and abstracts, from the establishment of the Web of Science (WOS) and Scopus, until October 25, 2023, the data was retrieved for qualitative and quantitative analysis. This study analyzed annual publication counts, prolific countries, journals and the 10 most cited literatures, among others. The findings were presented using descriptive statistics. Results: 1287 references were analyzed and the number of publications increased steadily over the period investigated. The USA was the most prolific, producing 175 articles, with the highest number of publications and citation frequency, contributing to the greatest influence. The UK was the second country with the highest number of citations with 4,233 and China in third place with 3,210 citations. The top three productive journals were Diabetes care with 40 citations in first place, followed by "Diabetic Med", "Diabetologia", "Ophthalmology" and "Plos One" with 17 citations. The main research topics in this area were Humans, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Foot, Revision, Metformin, Hyperglycemia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Insulin and Hyperglycemia. Conclusion: The results reveal the complex interconnection between DR and MDD, highlighting the importance of this interdisciplinary approach. In addition, the data indicate a significant increase in scientific production related to these two conditions and point to a strong influence of specific researchers and institutions around the world. The analysis highlights the strengthening of the network of international collaborations. This bibliometric study offers a comprehensive view of the subject that can guide future research and clinical practice in dealing with Diabetic Retinopathy and the Diabetic Foot.
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Grant numbers APQ-00765-21 e APQ-04289-22
